Facilities and Safety Supervisor

Job ID: 5676 Coast Personnel Services is seeking to hire a Facilities and Safety Supervisor for one of our well-established clients in Newark, CA. This is a temp to hire position on 1st shift 7:30am to 4:30pm. Occasional overtime, including mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.Apply at: https://www.coastjobs.com/job-search/ or send resume to sgarza@coastjobs.com Position Summary:Working with the Operations Manager in consultation with the Regional Safety Manager, the Supervisor works on continuous improvement projects, provides training, investigation and program management of site level safety/facilities programs and standard operating procedures with zero injuries. Site point of contact for: accident reporting, safety committee, PPE, DOT/Cal-OSHA compliance, permits, building/equipment/vehicle repair and other projects as assigned. Essential Functions• Assesses and recommends measures to protect workers from potentially hazardous methods, processes or materials through process improvement, education/training, communication, monitoring based on federal, Cal- OSHA, and other regulatory compliance and company policies. • Maintains safety programs and incorporates these practices into workflows, e.g. emergency action plan, IIPP, drug/alcohol testing, heat illness program, SDS, hearing conservation policy, Return to Work Program, etc.• Acts as a mentor to new employees (monitoring safety rules and procedures are being followed, unsafe acts are being avoided, tools are not placed in a hazardous manor, etc.) Coordinates new employee hands on training with supervisors and leads. • Responsible for keeping leads, supervisors, and managers aware of and accountable for various safety requirements (observations, toolbox talks, leadership audits, 6S lean principles, and continuous improvement projects, etc.)• Assesses and maintains adequacy of facilities/environment (housekeeping, lighting, tool availability, guards or protective devices)• Be the main site contact for all safety related matters: coordination between certification trainings with vendors/employees, injury reporting, SDS sheets, standard operating procedures, and team member training. • Leads local site safety/lean committees.Assessment, Recommendation, Development and Maintenance of Facility Programs and Protocols• Responsible for facilitating vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, lease and rentals• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and logs for vehicles, forklifts, fire extinguishers, saws, compressors, dust collector, HVAC and other machinery.• Monitor daily vehicle inspections, including BIT inspection.• Maintain DMV compliance for vehicle registrations, smog checks, infractions, and other services.• Maintain compliance, permits, and certifications (OSHA, DOT, CA Motor Carrier, Health, Compressors, Hazmat CERS, MSC-150)• Responsible for facilitating forklift training certification for all personnel • Maintain programs such as fuel, propane, garbage, recycling, vending, fastrak, water machines, pest control, etc.• Assist with emergency situations (vehicle break downs, power outages, natural disasters)• Handle all facility issues internally and/or with property management• Responsible for building security: alarm system, cameras, badge reader access• Make local pick-ups and deliveries as needed Accident Investigation and Preventative Actions• Manages injury reporting, investigations, root cause/corrective/preventative actions on site.• Works with managers to ensure preventative/corrective actions are completed timely.• Communicates with employees and managers regarding modified work restrictions • Responsible for vehicular accident or property damage reporting.• Monitors employees on the floor for safe behaviors. May require travel to customer sites to observe onsite employees, if required by site. Highly Desired• Associate’s degree desired (preferably in a health, psychology or other related field).• Excellent ability to relate well with others, influence, lead positive change, and foster a safety culture.• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Prior experience in a manufacturing/production setting Preferred and Helpful• Experience or certification in First Aid/ CPR is desired.• Bilingual English/Spanish Contingencies• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check